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@ajvandelay8318

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, this is the best beginner video I've seen so far on youtube, and I've watched hundreds! Very concise, relaxed and organized information. Very relatable and exactly what new beekeepers (and some old!) need to know. Practical and easy to follow. You guys rock!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aj that means a lot!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Happy World Bee Day!

Great information and close-ups, including things/precautions many don’t think to advise about. Thank yoy!

@RascalApiary

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

Your boxes look nice, and they are painted nicely too.

@RascalApiary

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much for zooming in on the queen and showing the bees so closely. That was so cool and informative to see.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Not a problem! Thanks for watching! Is there anything we missed that you'd like to see?

@isabelamacavei1333

3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that, too, and was wondering how they mark the Queen. Aren't the markers toxic for them?

Your video is the best, for us newbies. Thank you so much!

@RascalApiary

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi from Belarus bee's forests! Great job! Keep up the good work!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you from the other side of the world! We really appreciate it! Hope your bees are doing well!

Very good video for beginner beekeepers! Will recommend your channel.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

By far, the most informative video I’ve found as a rookie beekeeper! Thank you SO MUCH!!!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad we could help!

@Flippin_Crazy

Жыл бұрын

Ditto!

Just found your channel and I love how you explain everything. Good job! I'm back to beekeeping after a few years off and this is a great refresher course.

You two are amazing! I went from knowing nothing a week ago to watching videos and working through a university extension course to have some idea of what is going on. Your continuous commentary about what you are doing and why has been extremely helpful. Thank you!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means the world to us. We really try to put out information that we would have liked to have seen when we were learning. Please let us know if there’s anything in particular that you’d like to see.

@isabelamacavei1333

3 жыл бұрын

Feeling the same here though I would have liked to see a basic dictionary for beginner apiculturists like me.

Lovely and very informative!! Thank you guys ❤️

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We will be producing more videos and updated content in the coming months

This is such a fascinating video being able to see everying at such close up detail, being able to observe the bees behaviour and interactions with their fellow hive buddies. Very valuable source for learning about keeping bees, thank you for taking the time to film this

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Let us know if there's a topic you want us to cover in a new video! Also keep in mind our information is made more for our region. Things may differ in your area than in ours!

We have an enormous problem with wasps. I have been stung hundreds of times by bees without problem and when we bought this farm I was stung three times by these wasps and since then have been deathly allergic and always have to carry epi-pens in my pocket. My Dr. doesn’t know if this means I’m allergic to bee sting now….hopefully not as I have just dove into bees and hope to have 40 hives within the next few years. I am a shepherd and as I get older my sheep get bigger and faster and less cooperative…..so I started bees to take the place of the sheep income. I’m a rank newbie and am very grateful for your instruction and experience. Could you talk a little about wind? About twice per year we have a couple days of high winds up to 105mph that lasts aa few hours to a couple days. I plan to put my hives in a gully near an Aspen grove for cover but there is a barn nearby (1 of 4) that is unused in the Winter so if needed I can move the hives indoors for the two days.

Wonderful Video! The two of you went out of your way to educate. Very Nice

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Wow, thank you for all the great ino. Today I had a bee invasion to my backyard, and since I love bees, I wanted to welcome the the majesty the queen. But I have not a clue about what to do next. The queen found a place in a large tree I have in the backyard, and everybody seem to fit in there. So I'm happy, but I still don't know what to do, but this video was so good to watch.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly if you leave those bees there. They will be fine. Next year I would be prepared with swarm traps or empty hive boxes. Maybe even with swarm commander if you have the money. What will happen is next year those bees in the tree will swarm. If you're lucky. They will swarm to the empty boxes or swarm traps you have waiting. Your best bet in the mean time is to learn as much as you can. Not all beekeeping information is directly related to your geographic region so be aware of that as you're taking in information. Good luck! Once you get started it's hard to stop beekeeping!

This was a fantastic video. Thank you so much for sharing.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! If there's more videos you'd like to see. Give us an idea of what topics to cover and we will!

Excellent video. great pictures and explanations. learned a lot. Thank you

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Did you keep bees this year? Was there anything from our video that was a lifesaver or something that you wish we covered that you learned elsewhere?

Hey it is the buck bubby !!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

nice presentation . . . i like the fact that your very well planning things out . . .Like myself I spend the extra time with my general hygenic value of keepin my workspace clean and like myself I buy lots of beekeeping supplys to make my life easy . . great job . * * * * * stars.. I clicked like..clicked subscribed . .

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great video. Thanks for the information. I'm going to get my first 2 hives going this coming spring.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

How did it go, this last season? We hope well and that your bees are healthy!

Fantastic, Thanks so much RA, anyone from ~Pittsburgh PA area watching?

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Just remember some of the advice we give is for our area and works. If it works in your area too let us know!

This was really helpful. Thanks.

I've lost chunks of comb, & my solution was a hair pincher I had with some of the teeth broken out, over the top of the frame. My girls obligingly added some wax around it as their own safety measure. It worked great.

@isabelamacavei1333

3 жыл бұрын

How did you attach it to the frame? With wire?

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

We use rubber bands around the frame and cage in the wax

Great video guys!!! My favorite part is when the queen froze!! She hates light!! Back of the frame asap.... flip the frame..repeat ✅😁👍👍Just subbed ill be checking you out tomorrow. Late here.

@RascalApiary

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Some queens will show off for you while others will run and hide. It's all about the traits 🐝 ❤️

Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. It helps us share with new Beekeepers.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video! Let us know if there's any other videos you need for your beekeepers!

Really good advice given in a relaxed manner. Thank you

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We've been working on creating more content. Let us know if you like our newer format!

What a great video, thank you!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great Video!! I have learned more from watching your video than anyone I have spoken to and as a brand new bee keeper I am asking a lot of questions thank you!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We love making videos for this reason!

This is great, thanks. I have to do a bit of a crash course as my sweetie is way ahead of me on the learning curve and we have three hives prepped to start this spring. New-bees (dumb puns abound, it seems). New subscriber, everything to learn.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! We have a Playlist I put together at the end of last year for beginners. I tried to put it in order of tasks to know from the beginning of the season to the end. So you have an idea of what the next step is!

Thanks for explaining things

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Did you keep bees this year? Is there any aspect that you need more information on?

okay for the bucket tool holder go to Lowe's or Home Depot you can find them cheap

Amazing!!!

Thank you 🐝

Nice...in Georgia...high humidity...it took me 15 mins or more to get my smoker lit yesterday and I'm an old stoner...twice I had to search where I had put the hive tool down. On a positive note..best hives two supers full (second uncapped but every frame full) on May 10th....adding another in a few days after this rain moves out. woot woot.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Those smokers we don't bother with too much anymore. We get it lit but nearly never use it

Thank you ! Great video !

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have a happy beekeeping season!

This is wonderful

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Very informative. Thank you for sharing. SPACE BEES.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I can't wait! Moon bees!

great footage!!!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Be sure to check out our latest videos too! And please reach out if you have any questions!

Very informative.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Fascinating!!!!!

@RascalApiary

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is the most informative new video I’ve stumbled across. Thank you for taking the time and explaining everything so thoroughly. You’ve got a new subscriber!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We're continuing to make more videos as we can that are a little more focused in certain aspects. If there's something you'd like more information on we can answer it in the comments or we'll make a whole video on the topic! Thank you for subscribing!

@mrswray

3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to hear your thoughts on horizontal hives 😁

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

The purpose of the queen excluder is to keep the queen from going into the honey supers. At that point the queen is in your brood boxes laying eggs and being fed well. In swarming the worker bees won't feed the queen very much and will chase her around the hive. This is so she slims down and can fly more efficiently. When they slim down they'll be able to walk right through a queen excluder. Some folks will clip the wing on the queen to prevent er from flying even if the hive decides it's time to swarm. Others will move the queen to a different hive to simulate swarming. But that's a different topic.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Right now our thoughts on horizontal hives is I need to build one! 😁💪 We think it's a great idea for folks that don't want to lift heavy boxes and don't want to deal with the mess of top bar hives. We support the idea now. I want to get some hands on and give some experienced feed back!

@mrswray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

When adding comments for us to read, please let them show longer so we can read the entire comment before it disappears!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Will do! Thanks for the feedback! How are your bees doing this year?

@isabelamacavei1333

3 жыл бұрын

I slowed down or paused the video. Great feedback!

This video was so helpful. I'm going to order several of your suggestions. Thank you. Only comment, I've never care for the vertical format in video. Such a limiting window to view. But love all you did.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! In our newer videos we have learned our lesson! No more vertical format!

I installed my VERY first NUC this morning! I am SO excited! My husband set up a wyze camera at front of hive, so I can check on them anytime I want. I am worried I have them in too much shade. They have morning sun....but by 11am they have filtered tree shade. I think it will be fine for our desert summers..but in the fall I might cut the tree back severely or relocate them. (I dont mind cutting the tree back)

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Welcome to beekeeping! Get ready for the fun. If you are concerned about the placement of your bees, I would talk to some of your local beekeepers. So much of beekeeping is location driven. Finding other beekeepers in your area is going to be a huge help going forward.

@gotskinn

4 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary I had attended the VERY last one of 2019, and was so excited for the first 2020 meeting & this virus put a stop to the meetings. :( They have a forum, but I tend not to pull out my laptop much. I will get on the forum.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

I can understand that. So much has changed during this outbreak. You might get in touch with your club as I know some are offering meetings via Facebook, Zoom, etc. Good luck!

@gotskinn

4 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary I named my sweet queen Ms Jackson after this song. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f42so8uEZrnUiNo.html (I am so scared I will mess up) Lol! Only other bee lovers will appreciate it.

I used the dried wood mushroom for smoking (chaga mushroom). To reinfoce frames, I installed thin wires crossing on the middle. It will support honeycomb and middle.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

If it works don't change it! We don't do it that way but there's many ways of beekeeping. Do the mushrooms smell good?

This is one of the best videos about the basics of a beehive I have ever seen. Its as shame you filmed that in vertical format.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We're planning on filming a lot more in the coming weeks and I've been upgrading our filming equipment and editing software. What a big mistake that was but it will be corrected. We're glad you enjoyed!

We use paperbark from our trees so just use a fire starter for gas. We are new bee keepers. We have them registered with a HIN number which monitors any diseases. We currently have a flow hive. Looks like we will need to expanded to 2nd hive. We use no chemicals for beetles as it is believed to effect the honey. We have queen markers . So watching you guys were doing really good.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for sharing! Are you currently in spring? How are the bees doing? Are you still enjoying your setup with the flow hive and chem free?

A side-benefit of smoking your hands is that you quickly find out if the smoke is too hot for the bees!

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@18Bees

4 жыл бұрын

man that's so true. I hate seeing people direct contact for that reason.

Thank you for the great, super informative video for the newbie to the field. I took notes and can't wait to get started. Still doing my research but this was the best I've found so far.

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Indeed, starting out is often the most difficult part...

Just started watching, looked thought comments didn't see any other reply sorry if so. Stanly {Tools} makes a bucket cover that was cheap, want to say around $10. Thanks for vid!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Thank you so much .Mike from buckley

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! We're releasing videos once a weekend and going live Monday evenings. Feel free to join!

I've saw the critics on your video skills already so i won't say anything lol. I'm getting ready to get into beekeeping and i really appreciate all the information you shared ! Thanks

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We've made quite a few videos since then. We've learned some lessons but we're always open to any feedback! Let us know if there's anything particular you'd like to see

Thanks lots.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Did you keep bees in 2020? How was your season if you did?

@Bernieclark45

3 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary Yes it was my second year. I had 2 swarms in May, of which I started another hive with one swarm. Honey harvest was half of last years, about 12lbs. But I did leave a full nuke for over winter feed.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bernieclark45 The key thing is ensuring you leave enough for the bees to get through the winter, so I'd say you are doing just fine.

thnks for showing us this its really helpful this is my future work but still have to learn more im only 16 yrs old😅😅btw lovely paintings on the box

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you!

The very last words you said in this video were "make sure you keep your chickens close"....but no explanation. I'm about to get our first hives (complete newbies) and I planned on putting them far from the chickens so the chickens don't eat the bees. Is there a reason you say to do differently? Thanks! GREAT video!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

The chickens don't eat the bees! They actually work really well to eat the pest that pupate in the ground around the hive. Pests like small hive beetle larvae pupate in the ground around the hive. The chickens will eat those. Wax moths our chickens will eat and if we find wax moths larvae they will eat those too. Those larvae are good for fishing too. Our chickens are set up about 10 feet from our hives. There is a video on youtube where bees killed chickens. We don't have that issue since our state doesn't have africanized bees. If yours region does I'd use caution with how close is too close. Thanks for the question!

We got pretty lucky and ended up with some very friendly bugs so far. My oldest son and I got in there yesterday, removed some supercedure cells, framed up a big chunk of burr comb they made next to their feeder, checked on the queen and the brood/eggs. Lots of nice drawn-out comb, good solid laying pattern, lots of pollen and eggs in various stages. It's a 2-month old package so the population is still pretty low - we don't wear gloves or use a smoker yet; just a mosquito net as a precaution to face stings. I've had 2 stings in 2 months and both were my own fault; partially pinched a worker each time working too fast. I kinda wish they would sting more often, it seemed to really reduce my arthritis in the hand they nailed. Haha

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! We're glad the experience has been pretty positive! We haven't had arthritis yet, however, there are studies that show stings helping. (Venom therapy)

Thank you

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

interesting information

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

nice thank you

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too for the support! Every comment KZread bump this video up to the top of the list of beekeeping videos!

Your daughter is an artist...

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Don't record video footage in the verticlal format it is like watching tv through a crack in the door LOL

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

We agree! I have been working on remembering not do that with our newer videos!

@gazinta

5 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary I hope so. Ridiculous. Lol

@gazinta

5 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary All joking aside, very informative. I added this to my "bees and hunny" library. Also subbed your channel. Planning to start a small hobby project with videos. A subscription back may prove entertaining. I like to think I'm a hack comedian when I'm not crying in my breakfast cereal.

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

@@gazinta no problem! Let us know if there's any other beekeeping subjects you'd bee interested in!

@gazinta

5 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary low budget, eco-friendly harvesting and processing techniques. I'm currently a carpenter and would like to build affordable solar wax melters of different dimensions for folks new to this but get "sticker shock" when they see the price tag. Local beekeepers here in Michigan have started selling Nucs for $200. Ugh. Other commercial keepers call authorities on the "little guy". Beekeeping is scary enough without the fear of being fined or sued. Just sayin. Honeybees should be being promoted, not shut down to keep the prices high.

Great video and info. What kept the liquid from pouring out of the mason jars as you turned them upside down?

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

A vacuum is caused in the jar holding the liquid in until the bees proboscis can pull it out

You don't use foundation but you could still wire the frames without foundation to help give the drawn comb more area to attach too. It would help prevent accidents much more I would think.

I learned more from your video than previously expected. You surely take great notes, and I loved the tool references. Where did you purchase the Broodminder from? I'm a wanna-bee beekeeper :) and new subscriber.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

We got our broodminders from a sales rep but this is their website broodminder.com/ Thank you for the kind words! Keep I'm touch and let us know how your beekeeping starts!

Great video! Thank you for sharing it. I was distracted by the beautiful art I saw on your platforms and boxes. Who’s the artist? You mentioned making your own boxes, they look good! I was thinking flow hive for a second. I will watch more.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Our daughter is the artist. She's in college now so we'll have a kid in the neighborhood paint our future hives

Careful lighting the smoker while wearing your veil. It does not take much heat at all to melt the mesh. Don't ask me how I know. I always take it off or hold the smoker at arms length. Never bend over with the smoker below your face.

@18Bees

4 жыл бұрын

OMG that's probably going to be a video I come across next. 🤣

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right! I didn't realize I even had it on when I was lighting the smoker! How was your beekeeping season in 2020?

@goldenbergconstruction1656

3 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary Weird. I put in too much new Plastic foundation, they did not want to pull it and I had way to many swarms. Including one in..late August. Now I find despite feeding this fall that some of my hives are a little light. The top blew off of one and it died from rain and cold. But I am hanging in there. Oh and I have developed a strong reaction to getting stung.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldenbergconstruction1656 man that's the 2020 effect! Are you going to feed hard candy this winter?

@goldenbergconstruction1656

3 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary I already put in sugar blocks.

Love it ty. Im studying bees

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We're happy to help your studies. We have a ton of study information on our website as well as our other videos.

@Corkyrooster

3 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary im an avid apiary lover. Ive loved honey bees for 40 years now and as a youngster i learned to pet bees and just did it again on wednesday, good times. Beeeee nice

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I love holding a drone and just letting him crawl around on my hands and arms. No worries about getting stung and we can have a closer look.

@Corkyrooster

3 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary cool i have never seen a real male bee just those cute girls buzzing around. I need to find a local apiary and go see the bees in person

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

@@Corkyrooster I highly encourage it! It's wonderful to see in person. Especially if you can just grab a bench and sit and watch them come and go from the hive. It's mesmerizing!

GREAT VIDEO!.....THANKS!

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks JC!

1:36 What was that "In case we get stung"? Would be useful to list & link it below.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

It's called a therapik. It's marketed for mosquito's but it works on beestings

Gosh Guys, install smaller screen on your Screened Bottom Board. Number 8 Hardware cloth is too small for the SHB, in my poor memory is correct.

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

True but it doesn't come that way from the big manufacturers. There are always multiple solutions in beekeeping!

@didiwin78

5 жыл бұрын

This is true, All I can find in big manufacture stores is 1/4", if you have a local beekeeping seller short lengths of #8 or so can be had cheaply, otherwise, 100' lengths on online sellers are the next cheapest option, unfortunately. I would suggest talking to local beekeeping clubs and maybe find a bunch of people that can share a big roll :)

@CapnChkn1

5 жыл бұрын

The smallest a bee can squeeze through is #5. That's about 2/10 an inch, and 5 wires per inch. That's really too big for SHB, not that it matters. #8 is the smallest before the bees will just propolize it. SHB can squeeze through it, going diagonally. The bees wont fit through it, which is what you would want.

@FloryJohann

4 жыл бұрын

look around ebay, you can buy different sizes and rolls of it.

Hive beetles will hide under those traps. Must be against the frames. Should have pressed down on them when installed.

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, we press them down when installing and when taking them out

Hard pressed finding pine needles in south Texas😉

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yea! I heard there's tumble weeds 😅

@StaceyMayer

3 жыл бұрын

Sawdust works!

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

We found that sawdust will smoother and not burn as well. You really have to add a little at a time

Yellow Jacket trap 2 Liter Cut in half inside of a tote with Bologna and sugar water

@fredvazquez6279

4 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary Yellow jackets will go after the bologna without the sugar. Add bologna and water unless you wish to lose your honey bees as well.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest. This year I just used some left over beer to fill a wasp trap and put processed hot dogs in it. The bees hate the smell of rotten meat, but the wasps love it.

Hi Guys! Thanks for a nice video. I was wondering how did You get such a good magnification on your video? Do You use some special or additional equipment for filming for example gimbal, macro lenses, other?

@RascalApiary

2 жыл бұрын

We have the lens linked in the description! Thanks for the question

How do you like your Hoggcomb super set up? I’ve been studying it and watching it for awhile now. So was wondering how you liked it and if it performed well

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

It's great! First year they didn't touch it. Kind of like our flow hive. However, second year we got the hogg half comb and the flow filled. I think it has to do with it smelling like bees the second year. Bees don't like that "new car smell" A lot of folks say to add a coat of wax. We've only do that for our mason jar experiment, it's about the same result.

Do i need to use a crown board with an open vent or meshed vent. On the top of my hive or can i just use a solid roof/lid. Im starting out and building my own hives which i will use as swarm traps also. Im in the uk.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

We also make our own equipment. We use inner covers (crown board) on our hives, but do not on the swarm traps. I would talk to other beekeepers in your area to find out best practices for your region.

@simonjacobs3287

3 жыл бұрын

Good education am now going to start a bee farming in my compound,thank you nd b blessed.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Best way to mark Queens? Can you do it while she is still in the cage when package bees arrive?

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

That's going to be more difficult than catching her on the frame. But everyone does it different.

Today I noticed a black honeybee in my garden, so I caught it in a jar to look at it closer and make sure it was a honrybee, and was just wondering if you could say if this is common here where I live in San Angelo, Texas.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

We can't speak directly towards your state. However, there's a good chance you caught a carniolan honey bee. They are one of the main honey bee stocks sold in North America. Here's a resource on different honey bee stocks/breeds: content.ces.ncsu.edu/the-different-types-of-honey-bees

@coryenglish4392

4 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiaryCool, thank you.

Boy I hate to be the stick in the mud but I'm committed now. It's not that you don't have knowledge of the craft, there was a # of items I had not seen before regarding equipment. The brood cells were especially good as far as explanation. I guess my only issue is it being a beginner's training video that moves almost as fast as gunnery Sgt Hartman double timing the recruits. It would require more filming and time but if you could break it down into more parts and slow the discussion then it would be better understood. I realize those interested could just watch this video more or get a book on beekeeping so that is always another option. I don't keep bees anymore due to health problems so I really don't have a right to be critical, correct? lol, anyway best of luck with your endeavors.

@RascalApiary

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the critique. This video is meant to be an overview as we have other videos that go more in depth with specific topics. Glad to hear that the explanations were well done. Thank you!

Hello! Can you tell me what treatments do you use for varroa mites and nosema?

@RascalApiary

2 жыл бұрын

We use multiple treatments in a yearly rotation. If the bees need it we can use mite away quick strips (formic) or hop guard II. We vary the treatments yearly so the varroa do not adapt and the treatments remain effective. Thanks for the question!

@RascalApiary

2 жыл бұрын

And we don't treat for nosema

Noticed you have the flow /comb model. What's your thoughts. I had just gotten the 7 frame this year, wondering if it's worth just buying the frames for when I split the hive. How do you like it so far?

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

We like it. The hybrid helps draw the bees up into the super since they prefer the natural wax, but we’ve had success with both the hybrid and the full flow hive supers.

I'm new at this, this will be my first season. My question is: when your mixing sugar water what is the correct mixture?

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

For the spring, it’s a 1:1 ratio. For every cup of sugar, you add a cup of water.

@thedada1122

3 жыл бұрын

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@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

No problem we have more information on our website rascalapiary.com

Love the vibe of your vide. New subscribe Q: how soon should we start mite treatment program or hive beetle traps?. What if we are not seeing any signs of either as of yet. Should we start regardless. Is there a truly organic, chemical free option on those?

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Mite treatments should start after your flow but before mid summer. I'd also suggest mite checks before starting a treatment just because of the calendar date. You mite count should be near or over the national threshold prior to treating. We check for mites via sugar shake ever other inspection. Our go to treatment is MAQS but there are so many to choose from. I'd like to try hop guard at some point.

I taught you well my young student of honey summoning 🍯my cuz disappointed panda said hello

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell disappointed panda, thank you!?

I just installed two NUCS yesterday. Do I need to provide food for them? Since it is a great time of year with plenty of natural food in their habitat, do we still need to install feeders? If so, what feeder do you recommend? Thanks!

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, no during spring when the flow is on there is no need to feed. Once the dearth hits. We would feed to make sure they are going to make it through the dearth and into fall which is another flow season. We recommend not taking honey the first year so you don't have to go through the sadness of a hive starving over winter.

@rhondaszostak8858

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for replying! I’m enjoying all your videos!

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Not a problem! Feel free to ask questions anytime!

I Love you video, very informative

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! That means a lot! Did you keep bees in 2020? How did your season go? Did you learn anything that you considered to be a lifesaver for your beekeeping season?

What kind of oil do you use to those beetle traps?

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Cheapest cooking oil we can find at the grocery store

Abt marking the Queen with paint, could you plz say what kind of paint u used? Doesn't the smell of paint interfere with queen pheromones or cause any toxication or sth? Thank u for the amazing video btw.

@RascalApiary

Жыл бұрын

They are non-toxic paint pens. Most beekeeping suppliers sell them. You wait until the paint dries before releasing the queen back into the hive. By that point, what smell there was is reduced even more. We never noticed a problem with it interfering with any pheromones or anything else in our hives.

You answered several questions I’ve had!!!! Thanks so much! When do I know that I can harvest my first round of honey? Or do I have to completely let them sit undisturbed the first year?

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad the video helped you. That’s why we do these. We want to help as much as we can. You want to make sure that your bees have enough honey for themselves to get through the winter (that’s their pantry). You’ll need to talk to other beekeepers in your area to determine how much your bees need as it changes with locale. However, I personally would not harvest the first year as I prefer to ensure they have more than I think they’ll need. Any honey that is “extra”, you can harvest.

@catchemalive

4 жыл бұрын

Rascal Apiary, Awesome!! Thanks for the info and fast reply!

might be a stupid question but do bears come around your hives? im planning to retire to the country and was thinking of bee keeping... i know i have a lot to learn. Ive been curious about bears and how to keep the hive safe.

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

Not around ours. However, I heard the key is to set up an electronic fence and place bacon on the fence. Bear will sniff it and shock it. Then they won't go through the fence. If you set up a fence after the bears know of the hives. They will continue to walk right through the fence. Bacon or no bacon so it has to be done prior to hives being placed

@ivonnecastro5613

4 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary thank you so much for answering. That makes sense, I know about electric fencing for live stock, and were planning to use it so now I know I need an extra one 😊 thanks again

Great video. Give or take, what’s the maximum amount of time one can take examining a brood box in 67, or higher, Fahrenheit weather?

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

According to our NC state journeyman test. Mid 70s is the optimal weather to inspect. However, we inspect (differently) as it gets colder. At 67 I have a plan. Find eggs and put away. Or I'll lift the box and look for swarm cells across the bottom then put it away. When temps get up to mid 70s or 80s about 30 mins is what I'm shooting for because , I'll look for queen, stores, and abnormalities. Hope that helps

I've heard some keepers will drill about a 1/2" hole in the side of the super at the handle, have you tried this or suggest at all? Of course this a method to make a short trip for the worker bees into the super? Thanks.

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, we do shims with entrances under each super. For our region it's easier to have the shims with entrances that we can take off or put on for the situation. Like if they need more ventilation or a nectar flow is on we will add the entrance. If we notice pests making their way in we can remove the entrance and add some sort of pest management tool. To recommend what to do really depends on your region and local knowledge. If you live in NE NC I would recommend the shims over a hole in the side of the super. The way the wind typically blows here and we are in the path of most hurricanes. Water intrusion and over ventilation would be a concern for us. I hope that answers your question. Honestly, your local beekeeping club or Apiary inspector is probably a better source for your question but that's my two cents.

@stevenjohnson664

3 жыл бұрын

Rascal Apiary I do like the idea of shims I did notice that I believe in your video on one of your boxes. Thank you for sharing great video

@RascalApiary

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! If you end up going with the 1/2 in hole. Feel free to let us know how it goes rascalapiary@gmail.com

Pretty good info, I will be getting my first NUC of bees (Russians) June 1 over here in eastern NC. Any practical input concerning out state and doing the bee thing? Not sure where you are in the state as climate changes pretty dramatically between the mountains and ocean. Also, isn't a queen marking pen just a paint pen?

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

We're up in Moyock near OBX. A queen marking pen is a paint pen but it's important that it's a non toxic pen. Practical input... you're in one of the best states for having bees. The local clubs are all very good and the state association is really good. We do full sun and solid bottoms. It keeps the SHB at bay and knocks down the varroa. Feel free to email us if you have more questions rascalapiary@gmail.com

where did you purchase the magnetic hive tool holder

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

This is where we got ours. There are now beekeeping companies producing beekeeper specific magnetic holders www.amazon.com/dp/B00VUGWWMC/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_a0xNCb41PTZAS

First bee video I have seen. Thank you, I really enjoyed it. I have since watched many other bee vids, but came back to thumbs up and say thanks. Next year I plan to be ready to start my own hive. O yeah almost forgot my favorite thing in your video is the painted boxes. I can not wait to paint my own.

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

How do you prevent bees go away from boxes??.. i think they can fly away anywhere anytime..

@RascalApiary

Жыл бұрын

We don’t prevent them. It becomes their home. They want to go and forage before coming back home to the rest of the colony.

Rascal Apiary - Great reference video! Thanks. How do the plastic flow frames work alongside traditional frames?

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

After the bees finally take to the flow frames it is great. They work really well. There are a lot of different ways to prep the flow hives to make the bees quickly take to them. We just kept putting the frames on large population hives and after awhile it smelled like bees and wax was pulled.

@rsamiam1975

5 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary - Right on! Is that what I noticed in the video? Flow frames mixed in prepare them?

@RascalApiary

5 жыл бұрын

That's correct!

@VidKatMA1

4 жыл бұрын

@@RascalApiary Why do you put the traditional frames with the flow frames? Why not all flow frames? & I have heard that coating the flow frames with lemon grass oil and / or melted bee's wax helps the girls move in. :)

@RascalApiary

4 жыл бұрын

So we have one flow hive that's a hybrid. It's setup for both flow frame and traditional frames. Our bees moved in after the first season. It's all about the smell of bees instead of plastic.

what stickers u use to mark your queen bees??

@RascalApiary

10 ай бұрын

We mark them with non-toxic paint pens. The color corresponds to the year they emerged.